Sleeping Beauty reviews are in!
And everyone is loving the show!
Everyone is talking about the return of our award winning pantomime, which this year is Sleeping Beauty, and we’ve had a wonderful opening fortnight! Here’s what people are saying…
Press reviews
★★★★★ “Sleeping Beauty has all the humour and mayhem we love about pantos, with jokes and music, singing and dancing, audience participation, and more than just a touch of magic… Once word gets out about just how good this one is, you may struggle to get tickets”
Raring2Go
“Lauren Steele who plays Nellie (Sleeping Beauty) has a wonderful voice and is full of energy and fun. She is perfectly matched by Luke Haywood, who plays Ollie. Madelaine Macmahon is the truly brilliant ‘baddie’ Blista, who had us all booing and hissing as any good panto villain will. The pantomime Dame – Madge Ickle, played by Dion Davies, easily had the entire audience involved and joining in from the start, with the help of sidekick Wally, brilliantly played by Andrew Franklin. For us, Geraint Rhys Edwards stole the show at times, in his role as Prince Dudley. But he couldn’t have done so without the chemistry between the actors.”
Raring2Go
“The incredible set, provided by Glitter Pantomimes, was outstanding throughout the whole performance. The use of levels, texture and colour helped the audience easily follow along with the characters on their multiple journeys to save the princess.”
Voice Magazine
Audience feedback
“A great performance. Lots of references to local places. My youngest grandson, 4 was enthralled. He’s never stayed in one place so long!”
Audience member
“It was so funny, there was a great atmosphere and all of the actors were brilliant. 5 ★!”
Audience member
“One of the best we’ve seen, so funny, all ages of our party were laughing. Great actors. The Dame and Wally are so good with the audience.”
Audience member
“It was absolutely magical ✨️ we loved it. The cast were very talented….it was a thoroughly joyful performance. The sets and costumes were gorgeous.”
Audience member
Social reviews
“It was absolutely fantastic! Such a brilliant show. We’re still aching from laughing so much!”
Hereford Cathedral School
“Absolutely amazing performance! It was our little ones first ever pantomime and they really knocked it out the park for her. She loved it so much. Definitely will be coming back next year for the next one. Cast were wonderful and their chemistry on stage brought everything to life even more!”
Jessica Cartwright, Facebook
“Another 5 star panto from the Courtyard! I cried with laughter! Immensely entertaining!”
Rebecca Farkas, Facebook
“Saw the show yesterday. It was great, so funny particularly the ‘12 Days of Christmas’. Another excellent show, well done all involved.”
Sue Lyons, Facebook
“What a fantastic evening yet again. We all loved it. You made my grandsons evening mentioning his birthday. You’re all wonderful ❤️”
paulajarm, Instagram
“Brilliant show yesterday our little girl loved it thanks everyone- best panto ever! 🎄✨✨”
happydaysdesignerjewellery, Instagram
There is still plenty of time to catch this magical festive show, running until Saturday 4 January, but tickets are selling fast!
Step into a fabulous fairy-tale world of magical mayhem and an enchanted slumber that only true love can remedy. Complete with marvellous musical numbers, a sensational live band, stellar sets, and a wicked spell or two, don’t miss Hereford’s dream of a pantomime. Featuring all your favourite panto shenanigans live on stage, this spectacular show will be jam-packed with jolly jokes, terrific traditions, and plenty of audience participation!